Datcu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Corinth, TX

LEI: 549300FOPGYPVP42FW34

Tax ID: 75-0813379

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Datcu is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Datcu has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Dallas, Sherman, Gainesville, Austin, and Tyler among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Datcu has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Datcu is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.35% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 4/5/25
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Originations

367

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$59,355,000

Awards

DATCU 30 Year Conventional Loans gold DATCU 30 Year Conventional Loans gold DATCU 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Datcu's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.29%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.26%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Datcu's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,879.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 325 $51,275,000 $157,769 $2,589 7.57%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,135,000 $241,154 $3,409 6.88%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,575,000 $143,182 $2,947 7.90%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $2,390 6.92%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $3,651 6.83%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,366 5.92%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,229 6.63%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,103 5.88%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,643 5.75%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,374 7.75%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $412 7.50%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,333 7.50%
Datcu's top markets include Dallas, Sherman, Gainesville, Austin, and Tyler among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 280 $49,260,000 $175,929 $2,570 6.97%
    HELOC 83 $8,865,000 $106,807 n/a 9.40%
    FHA 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $9,078 6.22%

    For 2024, Datcu's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 280 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 83 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 281 $31,615,000 $112,509 $1,862 7.84%
    Home Purchase 56 $19,720,000 $352,143 $5,309 6.26%
    Refi 28 $7,160,000 $255,714 $3,145 6.80%
    Other 2 $860,000 $430,000 $4,080 5.38%

    For 2024, Datcu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 281 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 56 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 217 $24,335,000 $112,143 $1,702 8.12%
    30 Year 99 $31,185,000 $315,000 $4,879 6.29%
    10 Year 36 $1,970,000 $54,722 $571 7.48%
    5 Year 9 $365,000 $40,556 $367 7.36%
    20 Year 6 $1,500,000 $250,000 $3,488 6.21%

    For 2024, Datcu's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 217 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 99 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 156 $11,620,000 $74,487
    $1k-2k 127 $38,515,000 $303,268
    $2k-3k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Datcu's average total fees were $4,879, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 156 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 146 $12,410,000 $85,000
    Over 8% 93 $9,685,000 $104,140
    6-7% 72 $20,420,000 $283,611
    5-6% 50 $14,650,000 $293,000
    4-5% 6 $2,190,000 $365,000

    During 2024, Datcu's average interest rate for loans was 6.29%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 146 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 198 $12,000,000 $60,606 $611 8.17%
    $200k-400k 75 $21,585,000 $287,800 $4,782 6.51%
    $100k-200k 62 $9,010,000 $145,323 $3,624 7.17%
    $400k-600k 24 $11,090,000 $462,083 $5,192 6.53%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,665,000 $666,429 $6,171 5.77%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 9.50%

    2024 saw Datcu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 198 originations, totaling $12,000,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 116 $17,560,000 $151,379 $2,564 7.53%
    $150k-250k 109 $20,915,000 $191,881 $3,148 7.53%
    $75k-100k 50 $5,010,000 $100,200 $1,892 7.61%
    $50k-75k 46 $4,330,000 $94,130 $1,913 7.49%
    $250k+ 32 $10,500,000 $328,125 $4,093 7.28%
    $50k or less 14 $1,040,000 $74,286 $2,068 7.42%

    Datcu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 116 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 109 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 97 $23,355,000 $240,773 $4,059 6.97%
    <20% 61 $12,135,000 $198,934 $3,462 6.84%
    30-36% 56 $8,520,000 $152,143 $2,519 7.87%
    42% 16 $1,980,000 $123,750 $1,641 8.07%
    47% 15 $1,265,000 $84,333 $1,204 7.81%
    41% 14 $1,230,000 $87,857 $1,016 8.08%
    37% 14 $1,290,000 $92,143 $1,195 7.71%
    44% 13 $1,165,000 $89,615 $1,101 7.72%
    48% 12 $1,650,000 $137,500 $1,316 8.16%
    43% 12 $1,060,000 $88,333 $1,048 8.23%
    46% 10 $930,000 $93,000 $1,084 8.05%
    36% 10 $860,000 $86,000 $1,998 8.19%
    40% 9 $875,000 $97,222 $1,434 8.33%
    45% 8 $550,000 $68,750 $902 8.00%
    39% 8 $830,000 $103,750 $2,434 7.61%
    38% 6 $900,000 $150,000 $2,512 7.79%
    49% 6 $760,000 $126,667 $1,749 8.21%

    Datcu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 97 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 61 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 270 $43,040,000 $159,407 $2,564 7.56%
    Not provided 74 $11,460,000 $154,865 $2,727 7.46%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,515,000 $505,000 $5,152 5.29%
    Asian 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $5,247 6.94%
    Black 9 $1,065,000 $118,333 $2,228 7.58%
    American Indian 5 $805,000 $161,000 $2,539 7.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.84%

    Datcu has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.67%

    Datcu has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 367 $59,355,000 $161,730

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    367 $59,355,000 $161,730

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 79 $11,125,000 $140,823 $2,555 7.82%
    40-60% 39 $9,775,000 $250,641 $4,284 6.29%
    60-80% 37 $12,785,000 $345,541 $4,613 6.15%
    80-100% 38 $14,100,000 $371,053 $5,473 6.32%
    Under 20% 174 $11,570,000 $66,494 $744 8.19%